Become a soldier or a predator in this action game

Predator: Hunting Grounds is an immersive asymmetrical shooter game from Illfonic set in the remote jungles of the world. In this game, predators have invaded the earth and are out to stalk the most challenging prey. You can play as a member of an elite Fireteam, who will need to complete paramilitary to thwart the predators. You also have the option to play as a predator, hunting the most worthy of prey using the deadly alien technology. 

Hunt or be hunted

Predator: Hunting Grounds is based on the blockbuster movie Predator. It aims to capture the deadly cat-and-mouse tension of the first film with its asymmetrical brand of multiplayer action. In each match, it will throw five players into a jungle arena. One of the players will take on the role of the predator, while the remaining four will form a Fireteam of elite soldiers.

As part of the elite soldiers, you will be tasked with carrying out random objectives that typically involve hunting AI-controlled targets, collecting items, and defending control points from waves of guerrillas and rogue ops. Once you complete a mission, you will need to get on the chopper and await exfiltration. 

If you opt to play the predator, you will carefully stalk the prey. Where the soldiers’ play is similar to other first-person shooters like Call of Duty, the alien gameplay is far more dynamic in terms of movement and combat abilities. There is a vast array of alien technology that you can use to hunt. 

You can survey the jungle alone using the heat vision or use the cloaking device to stay out of sight. Once you lock on your target, you can use your deadly weapons to get them killed. You can fire rockets from your shoulder-mounted launcher or ensnare them with nets. You can also slice and dice them with your predator blades. 

The end goal of the predator is to annihilate the four members of the Fireteam. However, don’t be too complacent just because the predator appears to be practically unstoppable in your first few matches. In truth, a concentrated salvo of bullets is enough to slay an alien. Don’t worry, though. You will still gain experience points, no matter how you perform during a match. You can use these points to unlock more customization and loadout options. 

High production value

Like the movie it was based in, Predator: Hunting Grounds boasts a high production value. The character models come with great detail and variety. The jungle environments are also convincingly dense. On top of that, the predators move with ease through the jungle and easily traverse the canopy of the treetops, unlike Illfonic’s previous game, Friday the 13th, which is incredibly clunky. 

The music and costume design is also laudable as they come from the Predator films themselves. With this, the entire game feels authentic. The game also comes with various character classes, which complements the other three soldiers. There is also a variety of weapons that can be used for both offense and defense. 

Best Predator video game adaptation

 Predator: Hunting Grounds is arguably the best video game adaptation of the Predator franchise. The game has captured the thrill of the hunt and the pursuit, whether you play as the soldier or the predator. It has a heavier focus on environmental gameplay and less complexity in terms of the monster’s ability, which makes it different than other co-op monster-vs-squad games. It also offers various maps, weapons, and classes for more excitement. All in all, it’s a game worth spending your weekend with.